Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and how to control them in accordance with GDPR and international laws
Cookie Policy
Company establishment date: June 29, 2026 | Version: 2.0 FOR RELIEF LTD (“the Foundation”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website. This policy details what cookies are, what types they are, how we use them, and how you can control them. This policy complies with the following international regulations: • European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Article 5 et seq • European ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC amended in 2009 • British Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR / PECR 2003) • Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK) and Law No. 5651 • Digital privacy laws in Arab and Asian countries
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are saved on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit our website. They contain information such as your session ID or preferences, and are sent to our servers upon each visit. Why are cookies used? • Remember your preferences and settings across different visits • Ensuring that the website operates properly and securely • Analyze how visitors use the site and improve their experience • Provide content relevant to your interests • Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns Similar technologies we use: • Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to measure interaction with emails • Local Storage: Store data locally on your device (such as donation basket content) • Session Storage: To store temporary data during a browsing session • Fingerprinting: We do not use this privacy-invasive technology
Types of cookies we use
First - Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and operate properly, and cannot be disabled without affecting the basic functionality of the website. It does not require your prior consent. Examples and uses: ┌──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┐ │ Name │ Purpose │ Duration │ ├────────────────┼──────────────── ──────────────┼──────────────────┤ │ session_id │ Manage your browsing session │ Single session │ │ csrf_token │ Protection from CSRF attacks │ Single session │ │ cart_data │ Save donation cart content │ 7 days │ │ lang_pref │ Remember selected language preference │ 1 year │ │ cookie_consent │ Remember your consent to cookies │ 1 year │ └──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┘ Second - Performance and analysis cookies: They help us understand how visitors use the site, which enables us to improve performance. It collects anonymous or semi-anonymous data. ┌──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┐ │ Provider │ Cookies │ Purpose │ ├───────────────────┼──────────── ─────────┼──────────────────────┤ │ Google Analytics │ _ga, _gid, _gat │ Visitor statistics │ │ Google Analytics │ _ga_XXXXXXXX │ Session Highlights │ └──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┘ Note: We enable IP masking in Google Analytics to protect your privacy. Duration: up to 26 months. Third - Functional Cookies: They are used to remember your choices and preferences, such as your chosen language or preferred donation amounts. ┌──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┐ │ Name │ Purpose │ Duration │ ├──────────────────┼────────────── ─────────────────┼───────────────┤ │ user_prefs │ Interface preferences │ 30 days │ │ last_campaign │ Last campaign viewed │ 7 days │ └──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┘ Fourth - Payment Gateway Cookies: Used by Stripe and PayPal to ensure the security of your financial transactions. Subject to the privacy policies of these independent companies. ┌──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┐ │ Provider │ Cookies │ Purpose │ ├────────────┼─────────────────── ──────┼─────────────────────────┤ │ Stripe │ __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid │ Payment Security │ │ PayPal │ tsrce, x-pp-s, PYPF │ PayPal Secure Session │ └──────────────────────────────── ─────────────────────────────────┘
How to control cookies?
You have full control over cookies. Here are the available methods: 1. Browser settings: You can disable or delete cookies from your browser settings. Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect some site functionality. • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data • Safari (Mac): Preferences → Privacy → Manage site data • Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions • Samsung Internet (Android): Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies 2. Stop tracking by Google Analytics: You can install the official browser extension from Google: 👉 tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout Or the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser. 3. Tools for selective rejection of ads: • Your Online Choices (Europe): youronlinechoices.eu • Network Advertising Initiative (US): optout.networkadvertising.org • Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info 4. Mobile devices: • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Turn off “Allow apps to request tracking” • Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Reset Advertising Identifier
Cookies and your legal rights
According to international regulations: European Union and Britain: • You have the right to view the cookies we use and reject unnecessary ones. • We obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies. • You can withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings. • You have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (UK) or your local supervisory authority (EU). Türkiye: • According to KVKK, non-essential cookies require explicit consent. • You can object to the use of tracking cookies by rejecting them when the consent notice appears. Arab and Asian countries: • According to the data protection principles applicable in each country, you have the right to refuse analytical cookies. • We respect the “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that you can enable in your browser. What happens if I reject cookies? • Necessary cookies: They cannot be rejected — they are essential for the site to function. • Analytical cookies: can be rejected without any impact on basic site functionality. • Payment cookies: Rejecting them may prevent a donation from completing — Stripe and PayPal need them for security.
Updates to this policy
We review our Cookie Policy regularly to ensure it is compatible with the latest technologies and applicable laws. Company establishment date: June 29, 2026. How do we notify you of updates? • We display a prominent notice on the site when any material changes are made. • We send an email notification to our newsletter subscribers. • We maintain a historical record of previous releases which you can request from us. Your continued use of the site after any updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the new policy. To contact us regarding cookies or privacy: Email: info@forrelief.org Response within: 72 working hours
Questions about cookies?
Our Privacy Team is ready to answer your questions